Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao alleges U.S. crypto exchanges funded multi-million dollar lobbying to block a pardon from former President Donald Trump and keep Binance out of the U.S. market. The claim has not been independently verified.
Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao warned that anyone claiming they can secure a token listing on the exchange in exchange for a fee is a scammer. He advised projects and investors to rely on official Binance channels.
Forbes estimates place Binance founder Changpeng Zhao's net worth at about $110 billion as of March 10, putting him ahead of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. The figure largely reflects his stake in Binance and crypto market gains.
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao rejected media claims linking the exchange to a $1 billion Iran sanctions case as "paid FUD." Binance also confirmed its BTC reserves were unaffected by the update.
Binance announced it completed the final purchase of 4,545 BTC, concluding a $1 billion conversion of SAFU stablecoin reserves into Bitcoin. CEO Changpeng Zhao dismissed criticism as FUD and framed the move as strategic reserve management.
Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao said the firm is accumulating and holding crypto rather than selling, joining Anthony Scaramucci and Michael Saylor in reaffirming ongoing Bitcoin purchases. Their united stance comes amid recent market drawdowns and could help steady sentiment for BTC.
Changpeng Zhao’s YZi Labs confirmed it participated as a strategic investor in BitGo’s IPO as the digital asset custodian debuted strongly on the NYSE, the firm said in an official announcement.
Binance completed its 34th quarterly BNB burn on January 15, destroying 1.37 million BNB and prompting discussion after comments from founder CZ. The move continues Binance’s scheduled deflationary tokenomics.
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao praised Pakistan’s rapid crypto adoption in 2025 and said the country is on track to become a global cryptocurrency leader by 2030.
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao confirmed that user funds remain SAFU following the recent Trust Wallet hack. He reassured users as teams continue to probe the incident.